Language Arts Workshop
Senior Intern Biographies
Seoh Shan Wen
Junior Admin & Facilitator Trainee
Shan Wen is a dedicated and determined individual who loves learning.
As a state swimmer, she has developed self-directed learning strategies to balance her busy schedule. She believes that swimming is the best exercise for our physical and mental well-being.
Besides school and competitive swimming, Language Arts Workshop (LAW) has been one of her training grounds for her personal and professional growth. Shan Wen joined LAW in 2017, and had completed the Speech Communication Arts (SCA) syllabus. She has also been actively involving in Linguistic Macro Skills (LMS), which she has a deep interest in, alongside other LAW facilitators since 2019.
Currently, Shan Wen is learning how to guide students as an Intern Trainer in the Performance Arts (PA) and Communication Skills Individual (CSI) classes. She knows different learning settings require different approaches. Her role as an intern provides her opportunities to apply all the communication theories she has learned with students under her coaching. She gains the satisfaction when they achieve their learning goals.
Three years from now, she hopes to pursue degree studies in electrical engineering. She is confident that she will be able to achieve her goal with her current skills and qualifications.
Ena Maung
LAW Senior Intern
To Ena who has been here for over 10 years, Language Arts Workshop is practically her second home. She spends most of her weekdays in LAW under the CAP Daily program in addition to her usual class and intern duty hours, putting her time management, academic studying techniques, social skills, and energy management practice into good use.
Throughout the learning journey at LAW, Ena received Distinction for all her Communication Skills and Performance Arts exams (Grade 1-5). She has also blossomed into a confident and happy learner during the years she stayed and grew with LAW. Currently, she’s taking CSI6 which involves in interviewing skills, speech analysis, and professional business pitch. This stage of learning gives her motivation to achieve her goal to pursue her degrees in Arts Education.
Since becoming an Intern in 2022, Ena loves to coach her juniors as she advances to the higher grades. She gains satisfaction when students under her coaching show improvement. Ena is also determined to lead the Visual Arts Department for LAW. This new role, along with the new things she has been exposed to in the advanced CSI grades, has given her the motivation to pursue tertiary education and career in the arts education field. She hopes to grow with LAW and continue her passion in developing the Communication Arts Program (CAP) curriculum with her facilitators and friends in the years to come.
Tan Zi Qian
LAW Senior Intern
Zi Qian is currently 17 years old, with a deep passion for learning and personal growth, particularly through participation in curricular and drama activities. His ability to immerse himself in diverse roles earned him much recognition, including being named as Best Actor in one of the competitions he participated.
As an intern in Language Arts Workshop (LAW), Zi Qian has accumulated over two years of coaching experience, especially for Communication Skills (Individual). He has also completed many video editing projects since he was 12, which includes most of the key advertising promotional videos for LAW throughout 2023-2024. All of these gave him opportunities to learn from and work alongside various professionals. Aside from his regular intern duties and video editing projects, he has also served as the host and emcee for multiple LAW events and festivals, earning him the moniker, “The Funny Guy”.
He is currently working on the Communication Skills Individual (CSI) Grade 8 certification, which has equipped him with advanced communication techniques that have proven invaluable in both collaborative environments and client-facing roles. This certification plays a key role in developing strong relationships with colleagues and clients alike.
Ultimately, his goal is to combine his communication expertise and video editing proficiency to make make a lasting impact in the world of education. He believes that every project is an opportunity to learn, grow, and a chance to prove himself. He is also planning to publish his first ever dystopian-fantasy novella in 2025, hoping to resonate with readers and deliver a message to them through his debut book.
Sandra Low Chiu Lan
LAW Senior Intern
Sandra is one of the students that has stayed the longest in Language Arts Workshop. Ever since she joined LAW when she was 5 years old, she has learned to appreciate active learning and hand-on activities. Her 14 years with LAW has turned her into a 19-years old young adult who is determined, outspoken, creative and fast at learning.
Sandra has begun her and is determined to complete her Communication Skills Individual (CSI) Grade 8 certification with LAW this year. Over the past few months of her studies, she has come to realise the importance of learning the right communication skills, such as how to pitch business ideas in public and writing a professional bio, before entering the real adult world. Despite initially finding these activities terrifying, she has learned to see every failures as opportunities for further growth, and continuously improved her skills and presentations with each feedback she received from everyone in LAW.
She has also been interning in LAW for almost 2 years now. Having played the role of an Event Manager Assistant for the 10th Language Arts Festival back in 2024, Sandra has gained valuable skills and new insights on event management, marketing, graphic design, visual arts exhibition and stage performance design. Furthermore, the experience has given her a clearer perspective on her academic and career paths.
Sandra’s learning journey with LAW has been nothing but remarkable. She believes that the skills she has now will help her in her future pursuit in the business field, and positions her well in contributing to society meaningfully as she gains more insights and confidence to share who she is with the world. She also hopes to take part in planning new events and festivals again in the future, and create unforgettable experiences that would captivate and leave lasting impressions.
Darrel Khaw
LAW Senior Intern
Darrel Khaw, age 17, is a student of focus, commitment and sheer will (Reference alert). Curious, adaptable and determined, Darrel continuously sets himself opportunities for success, His path is only expanding with every step he takes to the future, paving the way for greater achievements ahead.
Ever since joining LAW since young, he has been exposed to a variety of ways he can communicate efficiently to people. Exploring each and every aspect of it, he has gotten the grasp on different parts of speaking, whether it is on broadcast, interview, voice acting and so on. With a background like that, it’s no surprise that he has landed roles that suit his passion best. He has successfully helped emcee in various events, ranging from his school’s Sports Day to the 2024 LAW’s Podcast Production Showcase.
Darrel’s journey in LAW has been nothing short of extraordinary. With every passing CSI grade, Darrel has gained praise over the course of years through making miracles work, although there are some ups and downs, he never stumbles and always finds a way to correct his mistakes. He is now working towards completing the final milestone of Communication Skills Individual grade 8. Although joining later than most, he is also a senior intern at LAW and has experience in teaching students on how they can improve their communication skills.
Outside of LAW, Darrel is currently in his final year in school taking upon the challenges of balancing both studies and hobbies. Like every other teenager, he adores playing computer games. He particularly really likes to strategize and take the role of a leader, creating plans beforehand and executing them after, which also reflects upon the way he works. Apart from that, he also has an undying love for a lesser-known sport called floorball.
With every passing day, he can only look forward to what will unveil upon his path. With confidence, he believes that his skills and experience can make him somewhat of a very strong speaker, and with that confidence he will only go onward seeking for opportunities that utilizes his strength, his voice.
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